Hi, fellow PVDA members--it is hard to believe that summer is over, a successful
seminar is now history--the kids are back in school and, as painters, we begin to finalize projects for our busiest season.
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are all so much fun to paint for. Those of us who do craft shows are ready for the mad
rush--good luck to all of those brave souls!

At the October meeting we have tons to accomplish--including a fun fall project
to paint on slate. It is a Laurie Speltz design and I will have slates and patterns available at the September paintin. Since
October is such a busy meeting day, it will be necessary to do the basecoating on this cute project before the meeting. For
any of you who do not make the paingin, just give me a call and we can make arrangements to get the project package to you.
The cost is $8.00 for slate, pattern and picture.

Please remember items for the silent auction in October---it is a great way to
raise money for the chapter and to have an opportunity to take home something special.

There will be just one more regular meeting this year and that will be our Christmas
party which is in the hands of the commitee, and so ends my year as Vice President and meeting event planner. I hope you will
all have found the year
to have been informative and fun. See you in October.Flo